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Physicians of the Future Summit

Physicians of the Future Summit (2026)
Summit
Feb 15, 2026
Virtual
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The Medical Student Section will host the Physicians of the Future Summit on Feb. 15, 2026.

This event is open to all medical students, including non-AMA members. The summit brings students together to learn essential skills to become leaders in organized medicine. 

Summit sessions will cover leadership in medicine, balancing advocacy and medicine, and more. 

Registration

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Register for this virtual event—a must-attend for medical students! Network with peers and engage in policy discussions.

 

Summits plenary session

All regions will convene for a joint session on Feb. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. Central.

Plenary session access

Sunday Feb. 15 joint session

Information on how to access the meeting will be posted once available. 

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Plenary session agenda

(All times are Central)

Please log in by 3:50 p.m.

4-4:05 p.m.

Welcome and introduction 

  • Kylie Ruprecht, MSS at-large officer

4:05-4:15 p.m.

  • Bobby Mukkamala, MD, president, AMA

4:15-4:50 p.m.

  • Ilse Levin, DO, MPH & TM, member, AMA Board of Trustees

4:50-5:20 p.m.

Keynote speaker

  • Mary LaPlante, MD, obstetrician gynecologist

5:20-5:30 p.m.

Closing remarks and regional sessions overview

  • Kylie Ruprecht, MSS at-large officer

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